Privatization will save Lawrence money

7:04 PM,
Dec. 20, 2013

Barry Bartley, an employee of City of Lawrence, collects trash from city-provided containers. Lawrence, like other surrounding suburbs, is privatizing its trash collection and recycling. Republic Services, a waste management company, will take over the city's trash collection and recycling services on Dec. 23.

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Much has been said in the local rumor mill, social media and reporting from other media outlets regarding the recent privatization of the Lawrence Sanitation Department. We would like to set the record straight with some indisputable facts.

Fact 1: No city council in Indiana, including Lawrence, can approve a contract. That power is vested in the mayor.

Fact 2: Each of the city employees who applied with the new company was offered a job. Half of these employees will double their salary with their new employer. ...